Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar delivered a speech at the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, during which he called for a unified global approach against terrorism, including Hindutva fascism in India. He stressed the importance of addressing the growing menace posed by far-right and fascist groups, including Hindutva-inspired extremists. PM Kakar condemned the assassination of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Canadian soil and attributed it to Indian agents. He expressed his government’s intent to bring this matter to various international fora to reveal the true face of New Delhi.
In his address, PM Kakar highlighted the global tensions, particularly the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, and the convergence of leaders on a “tense and pivotal moment in history.” He called for a focus on geo-economics instead of geopolitics.
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The premier also discussed the commitments made during the climate summit, emphasizing the need for their materialization. He urged the rechanneling of dormant special drawing rights toward developmental initiatives and the resolution of indebtedness challenges faced by 59 nations in financial distress.
PM Kakar addressed Pakistan’s multifaceted challenges, including food security, fiscal stability, and energy resource availability, exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic, global conflicts, and the effects of climate change. He mourned Pakistan’s severe losses due to climate change, including catastrophic floods and economic losses exceeding $30 billion.
On the Israel-Palestine conflict, he expressed concern over Israeli military actions, settlements, and forced evictions, emphasizing the need for a two-state solution. He called on major powers to encourage India to embrace Islamabad’s proposal for mutual restraint in the deployment of strategic and conventional weaponry and reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to fostering peaceful relations with all neighboring countries, including India.
